Biology (11th Edition)

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1259188132
ISBN 13: 978-1-25918-813-8

Chapter 54 - Behavioral Biology - Figure 54.4 - Inquiry Question - Page 1138: 1

Answer

The protein coded for by the fosB gene is supposed to stimulate maternal behavior in mice by stimulating the hypothalamus. Without this biochemical key, mouse brains lack maternal attentiveness.

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This question asks you to review p. 1138 and see how the lack of biochemical stimulus can change critical behaviors.
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